[break] even
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(of a business) to reach a point that yields no success due to the profit being almost as equal as the costs
The idiom "break even" may be related to the idea of a balance point, where all inputs and outputs are equal. The phrase has been in use in English since at least the mid-20th century, and it is often applied to situations where a business or project is just able to cover its costs, but not generate any additional income or profit. In general, the phrase is used to describe a situation where the outcome is neither positive nor negative, but rather neutral or balanced.
- After months of losses, the company finally broke even last quarter.
- The small café struggled but managed to break even after a year.
- He invested heavily, hoping to break even before turning a profit.
- With higher expenses this month, we might not break even.
- The business plan was designed to break even within six months.
反义词：
2
to reach a point where gains equal losses, resulting in a balance
- The startup is projected to break even after a few more months of operation.
- The company struggled to break even in the first year of operation.
- Despite challenges, the project managed to break even by careful financial planning.
- The restaurant aimed to break even after a slow month of sales.